Resources and Advocacy

Reporting Suspected Child Abuse & Neglect
Arizona Department of Child Safety
State of Arizona Child Abuse Reporting Procedures

Arizona Quality Child Care Organizations
Candelen
Child & Family Resources, Inc.  
Easter Seals Blake Foundation 
First Things First 
Quality First! Arizona’s Star Rating System 

Brain Development
First Things First – The First Five Years, Why It Matters 
Arizona Department of Education – Arizona’s School Readiness Framework 
Get Ready to Read! –  Kindergarten Readiness Indicators Checklist  
StrongFamiliesAZ – Parents as Teacher

Child Care Certification & Licensing
Arizona Department of Education 
Arizona Department of Economic Security  
Arizona Department of Health Services, Office of Child Care Licensing (DHS) 
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​Child Growth & Development
Harvard Developing Child 
NAEYC for Families 
Zero to Three 

Community
Arizona Self Help 
Casa De Los Ninos 

Consumer Education
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury go online to www.SaferProducts.gov or call CPSC's Hotline at 1 (800) 638-2772.
Consumers can obtain news release and recall information at www.cpsc.gov. 

Expulsion Prevention
ADES Preventing and Reducing Suspension & Expulsions
Southwest Human Development Expulsion Prevention Resources 
Smart Support Mental Health Consultation for Providers

For Children with Special Needs
Arizona Department of Economic Security - Early Intervention Program 0 – 3 years old
Arizona Department of Education – AZ Find/Child Find – 3 – 5 years old 
Raising Special Kids – Traveling the Special Education Highway 
Autism Speaks 
Department of Justice: Americans with Disabilities Act Home Page 
Easter Seals – Make the First Five Count 
Exceptional Student Services (Arizona Department of Education)
Parent Information Network 

Health & Safety
American Academy of Pediatrics 
Nemours 
NHTSA Child Car Seat Safety 
Safe Kids USA 
 
Language and Literacy
ReadOn ARIZONA – Early Literacy Activity Guide for Families 
Make Way for Books – Family Resources 
Reading Rockets – Just for Parents 
Find Your Local Public Library – Library Locator 

Military Child Care
Military Child Education Coalition 
Military Family Projects – Zero to Three  
Military OneSource 

Oral Health
The Arizona Department of Health Services, Office of Oral Health identifies that "tooth decay remains one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood especially for Arizona children" (AZDHS, 2016).  It is critical for young children to brush and floss their teeth daily to ensure they have healthy teeth and gums. Children with tooth decay, cavities and/or other oral health issues are often in pain or suffering. Good oral health is  a very important factor in child's ability to be ready to learn.  

Parenting
Strong Families AZ
Birth to Five Helpline
Reading Rockets 
Zero to Three  
text4baby.org